WS 2003 04 14CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 14, 2003
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:20 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Peterson, Councilman
Ayotte, Councilman Labatt and Councilman Lundquist
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Kate Aanenson, Teresa Burgess, Bruce
DeJong, Greg Hayes, Richard Rice, and Corey Hoen
A. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION.
Melissa Brechon and Amy Haas, the Library Grand Opening Committee Co-Chairs were present
to update the council on the plans for the celebration, outlining an invitation only celebration on
Thursday, April 14~ with beverages and desserts. Melissa Brechon asked if Mayor would emcee
the event. On Saturday, August 16t~ the library will open to the public for business with
refreshments being donated from community sponsors, entertainment and an appearance from
Governor Pawlenty between 1:00 and 5:00 that afternoon. Todd Gerhardt asked Corey Hoen to
keep the Mayor informed as to the governor's arrival time. There was discussion over various
people that could be asked as dedication speakers. Councilman Peterson asked about serving
liquor on city premises. Todd Gerhardt stated city ordinance would be followed. Councilman
Labatt asked for clarification on the budget for this event.
B. KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES/BONDING.
Jim Proesser and Mark Ruff from Ehlers and Associates were present to go over the £mal draft of
the Key Financial Strategies document and asked for any comments or suggestions from council
members. Councilman Peterson asked how the City implements the recommendations into
financial policies. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification about tax rate versus tax burden.
Jim Proesser and Mark Ruff both explained how communication with the public and other taxing
entities was so important. Councilman Ayotte asked for clarification on commercial/industrial
versus residential taxes, and water treatment and distribution. Jim Proesser asked the council to
set a time within the next 30 days to adopt the Key Financial Strategies. Todd Gerhardt and
Bruce DeJong discussed the changes in rules for bonding and asked the council to be prepared to
act on bonding for vehicles by the end of the month.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim